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HELP USA · 2 weeks ago

Associate Vice President, Development & Communications

New York, NY, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$122K/yr - $122K/yr

5+ years exp

HELP USA is one of the nation’s largest non-profit homeless services providers and low-income housing developers. The Associate Vice President of Development and Communications will strengthen and expand the organization’s development and communications capacity, driving fundraising performance and executing strategies across multiple revenue channels.

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Responsibilities

Partner closely with the CDCO to develop, manage, and execute HELP USA’s annual fundraising plan, with shared accountability for achieving established fiscal revenue goals

Manage fundraising budgets, track revenue and expenses, and support forecasting and financial reporting related to development activities

Monitor progress toward fundraising targets and adjust strategies to ensure performance

Manage and grow a portfolio of major individual donors and prospects, overseeing cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship

Support and help oversee foundation and corporate fundraising efforts, including proposal development, reporting, and relationship management

Work cross-functionally with program and finance teams to align funding requests with organizational priorities and compliance requirements

Play a leadership role in the planning and execution of HELP USA’s fundraising and donor engagement events, ensuring clear revenue goals and strong stewardship outcomes

Manage event budgets, timelines, vendors, and internal coordination to maximize return on investment

Support board fundraising and stewardship efforts through strategy development, materials preparation, and donor engagement support

Prepare briefing materials, donor strategies, and performance updates for the board, CDCO, and senior leadership

Collaborate with communications staff to ensure fundraising campaigns, appeals, and donor communications are clear, compelling, and aligned with HELP USA’s voice and priorities

Support the development of case statements, campaign materials, and donor-facing communications that connect impact to funding opportunities

Provides direct supervision to assigned development and communications staff

Collaborate across departments to gather data, outcomes, and stories that support fundraising, reporting, and donor stewardship

Help strengthen development systems, processes, and CRM usage to support long-term growth

Qualification

Nonprofit development experienceFundraising budget managementMajor gifts fundraisingEvent planningExecutionBoard engagement in fundraisingTeam leadershipCross-department collaborationCommunication skills